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Breaker Morant (1980)

PG · 1980-06-11 · 1h 47m · EN
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A powerful true story of bitter revenge...

During the Boer War, three Australian lieutenants are on trial for shooting Boer prisoners. Though they acted under orders, they are being used as scapegoats by the General Staff, who hopes to distance themselves from the irregular practices of the war. The trial does not progress as smoothly as expected by the General Staff, as the defence puts up a strong fight in the courtroom.

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Bruce BeresfordDirector
Budget
$1M
Box office
$8.2M

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Top billed cast

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Edward WoodwardEdward WoodwardHarry 'Breaker' MorantJack ThompsonJack ThompsonMajor J.F. ThomasJohn WatersJohn WatersCpt. Alfred TaylorBryan BrownBryan BrownLt. Peter HandcockCharles TingwellCharles TingwellLt. Col. DennyTerence DonovanTerence DonovanCpt. Simon HuntVincent BallVincent BallCol. Ian (Johnny) HamiltonRay MeagherRay MeagherSar. Maj. DrummondChris HaywoodChris HaywoodCpl. SharpRussell KiefelRussell KiefelChristiaan BothaLewis Fitz-GeraldLewis Fitz-GeraldLt. George WittonRod MullinarRod MullinarMajor Charles Bolton

Keywords

Based on a true storyTrialWar crimesEarly 1900sBased on play or musicalMythologySouth africaMilitary courtMilitary serviceWritingAustralianCourt martialBoer warBased on true story1900s

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · War · HistoryTheme affinityBased On A True Story · Trial · War CrimesDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWar · War Crimes · Boer WarDirector preference194566Actor preference77457 · 244254 · 185383

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Frequently asked questions about Breaker Morant

What is Breaker Morant about?

During the Boer War, three Australian lieutenants are on trial for shooting Boer prisoners. Though they acted under orders, they are being used as scapegoats by the General Staff, who hopes to distance themselves from the irregular practices of the war. The trial does not progress as smoothly as expected by the General Staff, as the defence puts up a strong fight in the courtroom.

How long is Breaker Morant?

Breaker Morant has a runtime of 107 minutes.